Chapter 1089: Chapter 1089: What’s the Commotion About
For a moment, the Fourth Prince stood up and exclaimed excitedly, "Father, do you intend to marry Ruru to the Second Prince?"
"That won’t do. The Second Prince is arrogant, often ignores Ruru, and besides, Ruru doesn’t like him!"
The Emperor frowned but hadn’t spoken yet. The Fourth Prince continued excitedly, "Or does Father plan to betroth Ruru to my eldest brother?"
"That also won’t do. My eldest brother dislikes Ruru and often glares at her fiercely."
The Emperor’s frown deepened, "What are you doing? Do you dare to speculate on my intentions?"
"I have said, in this matter, you have no place to interfere. It’s not up to you how things will go!"
The Fourth Prince stood there foolishly. The Emperor snapped, "Get out! Remember, don’t speak nonsense outside!"
The Fourth Prince saw that his father was angry and quickly bowed his head and retreated.
After the Fourth Prince left, the Emperor rubbed his brow. The reason he has delayed appointing a Crown Prince is his dissatisfaction with the slightly older princes, whose temperaments seem already set.
The Eldest Prince is ruthless and has moderate talent, and his maternal family, the Rong Family, is entirely unsatisfactory; they can’t even manage a simple official post.
The Second Prince is too arrogant; just because he was born of the main consort, he believes himself to be of unmatched distinction and looks down on everyone. Such a temperament, if he becomes Emperor, is bound to be autocratic and impervious to the advice of ministers.
The Third Prince—the Emperor shook his head, currently exhibits no exceptional qualities, whether in literature or military strategies, seemingly ordinary. It’s uncertain if he’s wise or truly mediocre.
As for the Fourth Prince, let’s not consider it. If he became Emperor, he would surely be manipulated by the ministers.
The Fifth and Sixth Princes are still young, and nothing can be discerned for now.
The Seventh Prince was just born last year.
The Emperor sighed heavily, realizing that choosing a suitable Crown Prince is no easy task.
This time, in selecting Prince Consorts, he hopes to pick several good women who can advise and guide the princes. Perhaps the princes will make some progress, as some men suddenly mature after marrying.
He knows that no one can be entirely without flaws, and he doesn’t expect to select a perfect prince; however, certain flaws are absolutely unacceptable in an Emperor.
For now, he can only postpone the selection of a Crown Prince, let them marry first, and evaluate them in a few years.
As for the young lady of the Jiang Family—
If she truly reciprocates feelings with the Fourth Prince, it might not be impossible to fulfill their wishes.
But this matter cannot yet be discussed with the Fourth Prince.
Suddenly, he asked the Eunuch Yu standing nearby, "Earlier, you mentioned the girls waiting to be selected were causing a commotion? What are they fussing about?"
Eunuch Yu bowed respectfully and replied, "It is said that because there are not enough rooms, the Empress arranged for them to share one room between four."
"These girls are noble women and naturally find it uncomfortable."
The Emperor snorted, "They’re all pampered girls. Though the palace isn’t opulent, it’s certainly sufficient to live in. The palace over there is newly built, yet these ladies are spoiled."
Eunuch Yu bowed deeper, "Only some of them are causing trouble."
The Emperor maintained a cold expression, "Then send all those who are causing trouble away. Such small matters cannot be tolerated, indicating a poor disposition."
Eunuch Yu nodded in agreement, noting the Emperor’s poor expression, and said, "Earlier, someone reported another matter."
The Emperor lowered his gaze, "Speak!"
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